St. Nicholas The Miracle Worker Russian Orthodox Church
The St. Nicholas the Miracle Worker Russian Orthodox Church was built in 1846 by Ukrainian Cossacks from the regions of Poltava and Chernigov, who settled in Armenia in the early 19th century. The Church has been shut since the 1988 Spitak Earthquake. Registered as a...
The “Museum Night” Event In Armenia Will Take Place On May 18th, 2021
In Armenia, the "Museum Night" event and the International Day of Museums will be joined and celebrated on the same day - on May 18. 113 cultural institutions of Armenia and Nagorno-Karabakh will open their doors to visitors at once and will accept everyone free...
Souvenirs To Buy In Armenia & Where To Find Them
The common question that tourists usually ask is "What to buy in Armenia?" If you want to savor an authentic shopping experience in Armenia - Yerevan’s Vernissage market is right up your alley. Another great place to buy art and souvenirs in Yerevan is the...
Armenian Tonir BBQ: The Sun In The Ground
Everyone knows, that the Sun was an ancient symbol of Armenians. But not many people know that the Armenians also have the Sun symbol in the ground. That is the Armenian Tonir - from time immemorial the tonir was worshiped by Armenians like other...
Charles Aznavour (1924-2018)
Arguably, the most famous Armenian of his time, Charles Aznavour was a French-Armenian singer, lyricist, actor and diplomat. In a career as a composer, singer and songwriter, spanning over 70 years, he recorded more than 1,200 songs interpreted in 9 languages. Moreover, he wrote or...
Armenian Duduk
The Armenian duduk is a double reed woodwind instrument made of apricot wood, and it is indigenous to Armenia. Born in the early eons of Armenian history, the duduk is considered the most "Armenian" of all folk instruments, because of its origins and its ability...
Lake Sevan Crayfish Kebab: An Armenian Delicacy
Broaden your gastronomic horizons, and go beyond the traditional meat or chicken kebab. Try kebab made of crayfish! A visit to Armenia is not complete without you trying a Crayfish Kebab. The blue crayfish found in Lake Sevan and surrounding rivers is absolutely delicious. So,...
Quba Mere Diwane – World’s Largest Yazidi Temple In Armenia
Quba Mere Diwane is the biggest Yazidi Temple in the world, which serves a robust Yazidi community in the heart of the South Caucasus. The temple is dedicated to the Angel Melek Taus and the Seven Angels of Yazidi theology. The highest dome and the...
Matnakash – The Ultimate Armenian Bread
The golden brown crust from the outside and the softness on the inside will make you devour this delicious bread, especially when it’s fresh out of the oven. Have the bread with cheese, tomatoes, cucumbers, fresh greens & herbs, along with your general meal, or...
Bezoar Goats: A “Red Book” Animal
Would you be interested to see the graceful endangered Bezoar goats grazing and jumping over the red cliffs in the Vayotz Dzor Province of Armenia? Then pack your bags, come down to our amazing country and join any of our tours featuring Bezoar goats sights!...